Clinical Engineer, Medical Devices
Salary

The average Medical Devices Clinical Engineer in the United States earns approximately $66K per year. Medical benefits are awarded to almost all, and a large number earn dental coverage. For the most part, Medical Devices Clinical Engineers enjoy their work and report high levels of job satisfaction. The figures in this overview were provided by individuals who took PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Clinical Engineer, Medical Devices

Clinical engineers in the medical device industry must have a four-year college degree in a field relating to electrical, clinical, or biomedical studies, and applicants should have at least a few years of working experience, as well. Master's degrees are generally preferred by employers.

Clinical engineers are responsible for ensuring that all medical devices are in good working order; these devices must be maintained regularly and comply with the organization's procedures and the government regulations. They usually work with other technicians who may either report to them, require their assistance, or both. Those in this position are also responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, maintaining parts inventories, and providing technical support to staff who use the medical devices within the health care system.

Clinical engineers must be able to operate database software to keep track of maintenance schedules and machinery parts [pertaining to medical devices] within the organization. They are generally responsible for keeping track of recalls, so they must make sure that recalled devices are no longer used until they are tested and repaired. They must also research new technology related to medical devices on a consistent and ongoing basis.

Clinical engineers of medical devices must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They must be familiar with Microsoft Office, as well. Once hired, they are required to take in-house training related to their job, and perhaps classes in diversity or work ethic. Clinical engineers will communicate daily with their internal clients who use the medical devices, so some level of time-flexibility is required. Overtime may occasionally be required, and reasonable accommodation may be provided for employees with a disability to perform their jobs.

Clinical Engineer, Medical Devices Tasks

Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.

Install, adjust, maintain, or repair biomedical equipment.

Research new materials to be used for products.

Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

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Pay by Experience Level for Clinical Engineer, Medical Devices

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

Those who have worked for fewer than five years take home a median salary of $64K, and workers with five to 10 years of experience report earning less ($61K) on average. For Medical Devices Clinical Engineers, 10 to 20 years of experience on the job amounts to an average salary of $62K. Seasoned veterans with 20 years under their belts enjoy a median income of $78K.